Many people dismiss chiropractic as being something only for back pain, but chiropractic treatment can be used to treat a wide variety of physical issues, such as migraines and headaches, chronic pain, carpal tunnel, pain due to injury or muscle strain, and much more.

ADHD Options

Do you have a child that has ADHD in Beaverton? ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. It’s a condition that affects many people in Beaverton. In recent years, the prevalence of ADHD has grown and so has the number of medications prescribed for it. In fact, it has been estimated that 8-10% of children and adolescents are now being diagnosed with this condition. While this disorder has been found to be more common in boys, it also has a substantial prevalence in girls. Interestingly, ADHD has also been found to continue into adulthood and contribute to other neurological disorders later in life. Experts have had a difficult time determining the exact cause of ADHD, but one common factor that the majority of studies have found is an imbalance of nervous system function. These imbalances in the nervous system cause an equally concerning imbalance of chemicals in the brain, contributing to its over activity. Since our Discover Chiropractic doctors are one of the few professionals trained specifically for care of the nervous system, we can help provide relief.

ADHD in Beaverton

Many parents have questions about whether their child is suffering from ADHD or not. The symptoms associated with ADHD are a direct result of nervous system dysfunction. Below is a list of the more common symptoms of ADHD that have been observed here at Discover Chiropractic:

An inability to concentrate or stay in one place for long periods of time

Acting impulsively with an inability to wait their turn, allow others to speak, and think before acting out

Showing an inability to sit for long periods of time

Always fidgeting, whether with their hands or feet

An inability to remain quiet for long periods of time

Preoccupied with other activities and noises instead of the task at hand

Tendency to talk more than others around them

Commonly loses things and cannot complete assigned tasks

Is unorganized and daydreams frequently

What Should I Do if I Suspect ADHD?

As with most suspected health conditions, it is always best to start with the most conservative approach first. The following have been shown to have positive effects on a number of health related disorders, and simply put are intelligent lifestyle habits in general.

If a food allergy is suspect, remove it from the diet. Gluten is one of the most overlooked food allergens on the market today.

Keep it natural, organic foods are the most suitable foods to compliment our bodies digestive system.

Sugars and especially artificial sweeteners are more than just bad for your teeth. Try to limit their intake as much as possible.

Search for natural detergents, cleaning supplies, and other household chemicals. This not only is good for your health, but also the environment.

As Michael Polland (a well known author on natural food) would say; “Eat real food, not too much, mostly plants.”

Traditional Treatments for ADHD

So what are the traditional treatments for ADHD? Unfortunately, as with many modern day health conditions, the most common treatment approach to ADHD has been through medication. Specifically, Class 2 psychotropic drugs have been used to ease the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Some of the common names of these drugs that you may be more familiar with are Ritalin and Adderall. It may be difficult to believe, but these drugs just mentioned that are commonly prescribed to our children are in the same class of drugs as cocaine and methamphetamine's. In fact, they are legally classified as Type II controlled substances. It should come to no surprise that some of the side effects found to be caused by these drugs include:

Irregular and fast paced heart beats

Loss of consciousness or passing out

Development of fever or skin blisters

Increased aggression or visual disturbances

Abnormally high blood pressure

..... and many more

Conservative Alternative Treatments for ADHD

Due to the failures of many drugs to address the underlying cause of ADHD and the multitude of negative side effects of the drugs, many people have begun to search for conservative alternative treatments for ADHD. Since ADHD is primarily thought to be caused by abnormal function of the nervous system, our doctors at Discover Chiropractic in Beaverton can provide you with a solution. Through a careful and comprehensive evaluation of your child's spine, we will be able to identify certain vertebrae that may be out of alignment and contributing to the nervous system interference. With low force, non-invasive and carefully applied adjustments our pediatric chiropractors can assist the body in re-positioning the vertebrae and begin to restore normality to the nervous system.

We also find that nutrition plays a very big role in this problem. The majority of children today are living on a diet of close to 100% carbohydrates. Making dietary changes for children that have been diagnosed with ADHD can make a huge difference in their ability to focus.

Contact Discover Chiropractic in Beaverton today if you suspect someone you know is suffering from ADHD and is seeking an affordable and non-invasive treatment solution.